PM-elect Anthony Albanese vows to repair Australia’s image overseas

Fresh from an electoral victory that ended a decade of conservative rule, Mr. Albanese signalled an era of fairer, greener and less pugilistic politics for Australia.

Incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed to end Australia’s reputation as a climate laggard and reset relations with the rest of the world Sunday, as he raced to form a government in time for a key Tokyo summit.

Fresh from an electoral victory that ended a decade of conservative rule, Mr. Albanese signalled an era of fairer, greener and less pugilistic politics for Australia.

“I want to change the country,” the 59-year-old centre-left leader said. “I want to change the way that politics operates in this country.”

It is still unclear whether Albanese’s Labor Party will win enough parliamentary seats to form an outright majority, or whether he will have to turn to independents or smaller parties for support.

But “Albo” and key ministers are expected to be sworn in on Monday to be able to attend a summit with Japanese, Indian and US leaders — the so-called Quad.

Mr. Albanese said the summit was “an absolute priority” for Australia and an opportunity “to send a message to the world”.